Smoker&#39;s appliance



April 1931- c. A. HOSTETTER I SMOKERS APPLIANCE Filed Dec. 15 1928 mun A itorn ey Patented Apr. 21, 1931 UNITED STATES CHARLES A. HOSTETTER, OF OSSIAN, INDIANA sMoKnns APPLIANCE Application filed December 15, 1928. Serial No. 326,291. V

This invention relates broadly to an improved smokers appliance, and it has more particular reference to a supplemental article in the form of an insert for pipe stems,

cigarette and cigar holders and the like.

I Briefly, the invention comprises a small tube adapted to telescopically fit within the smoke passage, said tube being provided, at its outer end with a check valve, which opens on the draw, and automatically closes im mediately thereafter to prevent accumulation of saliva in said smoke passage.

A further object of the invention is to provide an exceptionally simple and inexpensive means for preventing accumulation of saliva in the stem or bowl of a pipe, cigar, cigarette holder or the like, whereby to insure a more dry, pleasant, and palatable smoke.

Other features and advantages of the in- Z9 vention will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 illustrates a side view in elevation and section of an ordinary smoking pipe.

showing the insert fitted into the mouth end of the stem.

Figure 2 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view showing the construction and arrangement more clearly.

The invention is applicable, as before indicated to difierent types of smoking devices, such as cigar and cigarette holders, and pipes.

V For the purpose of illustration, the invention is shown associated with an ordinary smoking pipe, wherein the bowl is represented by the reference character 3, and the stem by the reference character 4. The appliance it self comprises a short open ended tube 5, fitting telescopically into the smoke passage or bore of the stem, so that the outer partly closed end of the tube terminates substantial.- ly flush with the corresponding end of the stem. 7

At this end is a check valve, preferably, in

the form of a segmental plate. This plate is represented by the reference character 6,

and is hinged at its upper end as at 7. It is to be noted in this connection that this end of the tube 5 is bevelled outwardly and down- 59 wardly to facilitate closing of the valve imder the action of gravity and to insure a tight closure to guard against leakage. Also, a stop 8 is provided to limit the degree of opening of the check valve plate. p

In practice, the tube 5 is telescopically fitted into the bore of the stem, so that it occupies the position shown in Fig. 2. Hence, when the user draws the valve opens to the dotted line position under the suction thus produced. As soon as the suction is stopped, the valve immediately closes to prevent entrance of saliva. It is intended that the tube fit within the bore of the stem'without altering the stem under most conditions.

Moreover, the outer end of the stem may be counterbored to accommodate the valve and to prevent it from protruding too far, such as might irritate the tongue and cause it to become sore. In this connection, it is to be stated that the parts of the appliance will be made of such materials as to render them light in weight and to prevent corrosion.

As the name implies, the invention is preferably in the form of an insert, and does not form a part of the pipe or holder for cigarettes. It may be inserted instantly and transferred from one to another. It is an independent article of manufacture. For sanitary reasons the insert is different from a fixed attachment. It is obvious that the sterilizing of this device is a very simple matter of accomplishment because of the fact that it may be quickly removed from the mouth piece, stem or holder.

7 The invention is convenient, sanitary, effective and cheap in price, and may be used in any stem, mouth piece or holder, regardless of whether it be an ordinary cane stem or a mouth piece of amber. In other words, it is applicable to any number of a variety of holders and stems. It absolutely prevents the accumulation of moisture and entrance in the stem. The simplicity of the invention is such, however,asto permit a clear understanding of. ,t the invention to be had, after considering the description of the invention in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size, and ma-..,. terials coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to, in practice, if desired.

It has been found advantageous to ream the bore slightly in order that the tube may fit therein in a desired flush relation as detailed in Figure 2.

Having thus described my invention, What is claimed as new is:

1. In a structure of the class described in combination, a body having a longitudinal smoke passage formed therethrough, and an inclined check valve plate pivotally mounted at the intake end of said passage, said check valve being inclined downwardly and outwardly to facilitate opening under the action of suction and to permit quick closing under the action of gravity and a downwardly curved relatively short stop mounted on said body and cooper-able with the pivoted end of said check valve to limit the upward swinging motion thereof.

2. As a new article of manufacture, a tubular body having an inclined outer end and also having a wall portion closing the upper art of said inclined outer end, and a normal y inclined flat disc like check valve pivotally connected to said end wall portion of the body and bearing normally against the said inclined end of the body.

so In testimony whereof I affix mv signature.

CHARLES A. HOSTETTER. 

